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Emergency Room Nurse

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Also called Emergency Nurse.

Job Description:

Emergency room nurse practitioners are typically responsible for providing emergency care for patients in trauma situations. They are not only skilled in providing basic patient care but they are also trained in assessing and dealing with patients with life-threatening emergencies.

Some of the common duties and responsibilities of emergency room nurse practitioners include the following:

  • give proper diagnosis and on the spot treatment to ER patients
  • provide quick assessments while ensuring that immediate and appropriate medical care will be given to the patient
  • handle life-threatening situations effectively
  • properly address the varying health care needs of the patients who enter the ER
  • give priority to patients who require immediate care especially those with very serious medical conditions

In general, emergency room nurse professionals must know how to effectively handle patients in crisis situations and must provide accurate stabilizing care in order to save lives.

Work Environment:

Emergency room nurse practitioners are exposed to a challenging and fast-paced environment that constantly deals with patients in life-threatening situations. Hence, it is critical that they know how to quickly assess and respond to patients who require immediate care. Emergency room nurse practitioners works with diverse patients that have varying medical conditions on a daily basis.

Moreover, they should always be ready to respond to emergency situations at any given time. That being said, emergency room nurse practitioners must act quickly and give fast assessments to be able to be able to give urgent treatments.

Education and Training Requirements:

It is imperative that emergency room nurse aspirants acquire a Bachelor's of Science in nursing since this is the basic requirement of most employers. Aspirants must acquire formal training and education from accredited universities and colleges offering comprehensive nursing programs. Additionally, graduates must also pass the state board licensure exam before they can be allowed to practice the profession legally. They also have to acquire a CPR certification since basic life support training is a standard requirement for all ER nurses.

Those who are planning to advance in their career should pursue continuing studies programs to increase their chances of landing excellent job offers. Participating in additional trainings is also highly advised to keep up with the changing healthcare trends.

Salary Range:

Emergency room nurse practitioners receive competitive yearly earnings that usually hover around $42, 250 - $83,440. Meanwhile those who have acquired additional trainings and pursued higher educational degrees receive annual earnings of more than $86,150. They also get to enjoy numerous perks including health insurance, 401k retirement plan, and license reimbursement.

Job Outlook:

The need for emergency room nurse practitioners is expected to increase by 27% in the coming years. Job openings will be constantly available due to the high turnover rate in the field of ER nursing. Additionally, more lucrative income opportunities are waiting for skilled and highly experienced emergency room nurse practitioners.

So, what are you waiting for? Jumpstart your career as early as NOW by browsing through our comprehensive list of emergency room nurse schools!

Emergency Room Nurse Schools:

Online
University of Phoenix Online - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Kaplan University - BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing

Arizona
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix - Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California
Everest College - Anaheim - Vocational Nursing
Career Networks Institute - Costa Mesa - Vocational Nursing
Maric College - Vista / North County , San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training Program
University of Phoenix - Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
West Coast University - Los Angeles - Associate: Nursing

Colorado
University of Phoenix - Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Colorado Springs * - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden , New Britain - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Florida
Angley College - DeLand - Nursing Assistant
Keiser College - Kendall , Lakeland , Melbourne , Sarasota , Tallahassee , West Palm Beach - Nursing
University of Phoenix - Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Virginia College - Pensacola - Practical Nursing (Diploma)

Georgia
University of Phoenix - Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Columbus * - MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii
University of Phoenix - Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Iowa
Hamilton College - Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines , Mason City - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University - Davenport - Nursing

Louisiana
University of Phoenix - Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix - Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri
Sanford-Brown College - St. Charles - Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate in Nursing

Nebraska
Hamilton College - Lincoln , Omaha - Practical Nursing

New Jersey
CDM Institute - Wayne - Nurses Aid

New Mexico
University of Phoenix - Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Ohio
University of Phoenix - Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Texas
Texas Careers - San Antonio - Nurse's Aide, Vocational Nursing

Utah
University of Phoenix - Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Utah Career College - West Jordan - Nursing

Virginia
ECPI - Newport News , Northern Virginia , Manassas , Glen Allen , Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach , Richmond , Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

* Program Availability Varies By Location and Often Changes. To get the most up-to-date information, use the links we provide to request additional information from a local campus representative.